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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Educational Studies: Gifted Education Concentration, MSED or MS
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About the Program
Purdue’s internationally recognized gifted education program attracts talented graduate students from across the country and from around the world. Through experiences such as research, teaching, and P-12 engagement, our graduates are well-prepared to enter research and teaching positions at universities, as well as leadership positions in local, state and federal agencies and schools. Master’s students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis option. See below for each set of requirements. Program Website Program Requirements - Thesis
37 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (25 credits)
Foundation Course (3 credits)
Seminar Courses (4 credits)
Choose one or more. Statistics Course (3 credits)
Choose one. Primary Area Courses (9 credits)
Related Area Electives (6 credits)
Students should take two electives from an area of study outside of educational psychology in consultation with their advisor. Thesis Research (6 credits)
Program Requirements - Non-Thesis
30 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (22 credits)
Foundation Course (3 credits)
See Foundation Course under Program Requirements - Thesis. Seminar Courses (4 credits)
See Seminar Courses under Program Requirements - Thesis. Primary Area Courses (9 credits)
See Primary Area Courses under Program Requirements - Thesis. Research Problems Course (3 credits)
Related Area Electives (6 credits)
Students should take two electives from an area of study outside of educational psychology in consultation with their advisor. Education Licensure Disclaimer - GR
For information on which Graduate programs lead to an Instructional or Administrative State of Indiana Educator License, and the obligations therein, visit the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) Graduate Programs website. The Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) is the authoritative source for program licensure requirements. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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